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This event is in the "Children" group.
05/02/2022 @ 9:00am - 05/15/2022 @ 8:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Spring Dream Scavenger Hunt
05/02/2022 @ 9:00am - 05/15/2022 @ 8:00pm
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Come to the Central Youth Area for a spring-themed scavenger hunt! Find all the pictures and get a cool prize!
Disclaimer(s)
Central Parking
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Fantastic Beasts Scavenger Hunt
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us at Forest Avenue Library and help us locate all the missing fantastic beasts from the world of Harry Potter. Each hiding creature will have instructions for care for you to learn! Best for ages 6+
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Can you find all of the Star Wars characters hiding in the children's area?
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teen Take and Make Fandom Bag
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Teens! Stop by the South Side Library and pick up at Teen Take and Make Bag. This month, teens can show their fandoms with our Fandom Bag!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
13
2022
Fri
Maker Day Challenge
10:00am - 5:30pm
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create? Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
13
2022
Fri
Fresh Conversations
10:30am - 11:00am
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Fresh Conversations is a social opportunity to connect with other older adults for a friendly discussion focused on nutrition and physical activity education.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
13
2022
Fri
The Outreach Project
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Gateway Gallery
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Gateway Gallery
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
13
2022
Fri
Youth Family Game Night
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Visit Central Library for a casual family game night, with fun board games and the library's Nintendo Switch! The games in this program will be best for families with children ages 5-18.
Disclaimer(s)
Central Parking
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
13
2022
Fri
3-D Printing Basics: Flexi Toy
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Learn how to design your own 3-D prints! Join us for a 3-D Printing basics class, where we will design our own 3-d flexi toys with Tinkercad. one month after class you will be able to pick up your projects and take them home.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
13
2022
Fri
Creative Readers: "Lali's Feather"
4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy listening to Lali’s Feather by Farhana Zia. Afterwards, we will make paper plate birds together.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
Storytime Disclaimer (2021)
Masks are encouraged for attendees 2 years and older. Please observe social distancing when possible and visit us another day if you or your child are not feeling well.
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